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I am just a huge hockey fan with a bit of spare time on my hands and decided to try writing for fun. I am no professional. But it is just something to do for fun. I hope you guys and gals enjoy. Send me your feedback weather good or bad. Thanks.

I have also recently added a website to one of my other hobbies photography.
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Ron's Recent Articles

BUFFALO, NY - NOVEMBER 06: Ryan Miller #30 of the Buffalo Sabres makes a save on a deflection by Jeff Carter #17 of the Philadelphia Flyers at HSBC Arena on November 6, 2009 in Buffalo, New York. (Photo by Rick Stewart/Getty Images)

Buffalo Sabres-Philadelphia Flyers: Buffalo Falls Short with Forgettable Effort

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UNIONDALE, NY - OCTOBER 31: Ryan Miller #30 of the Buffalo Sabres makes a save against the New York Islanders on October 31, 2009 at Nassau Coliseum in Uniondale, New York. (Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images)

Sabres-Islanders: Ryan Miller Shines As Buffalo Blanks New York

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UNIONDALE, NY - OCTOBER 31: Martin Biron #43 of the New York Islanders makes a save against the Buffalo Sabres on October 31, 2009 at Nassau Coliseum in Uniondale, New York. The Isles defeated the Sabres 5-0 and Biron earned his 200th caree victory. (Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images)

Buffalo Sabres-New York Islanders: Biron Welcomes Former Team with Career Night

Published 7 days ago
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ATLANTA - OCTOBER 22: Goaltender Ondrej Pavelec #31 of the Atlanta Thrashers against the Washington Capitals at Philips Arena on October 22, 2009 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

Thrashers-Senators Pavelec Shines As Thrashers Win

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Buffalo (70),
Buffalo Sabres (69),
Opinion (48),
NHL Northeast (44),
Game Recap (43),
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Hockey (24)

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Favorite Athletes

Johnny Unitas, Bo Jackson,Ed Belfour,Adam Oates,Tony Twist,Pavel Bure,Pete Rose
Favorite Sports Teams

Buffalo Sabres, Nashville Predators,Atlanta Thrashers
Most Unbreakable Sports Record

50 goals in 38 games
Ruth or Mays?

Ruth
Unitas or Montana?

Unitas for obvious reasons and the fact he was one tough SOB
Jordan or Russell?

Jordan heads and shoulders above anyone. Made a bunch of ok players great.
Gretzky or Orr?

Orr did it all. Never needed a entire team to back him up. And you did not see him hanging out at center ice waiting for the clearing pass.
Pele or Maradona?

Pele
Federer or Sampras?

Sampras one of my all time favorites
Tiger or Nicklaus?

Nicklaus did it much longer
Petty or Earnhardt?

Petty never liked Dale Sr.
Schumacher or Senna?

Schumaker flat out great driver
Pac 10, Big 12, Big 10, SEC, ACC, or Big East?

SEC

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by Patrick
21 days ago

Hi There,

Take a look at my latest article on Roberto Luongo's captaincy whenever you get a spare moment, I'd really appreciate it and please feel free to drop a comment.

Thanks,
Patrick

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/273951-the-jig-is-up-why-roberto-luongo-should-give-up-the-c
by Patrick
2 months ago

I'm back on hockey!

Please take a look at my latest article documenting Tim Thomas' rise from nothing to become one of the NHL's premier goaltenders when you get a free moment.

Thanks,
Patrick

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/250000-the-peoples-champion-tim-thomas-and-his-rigid-road-to-sucess
by Adam
2 months ago

Hey there,

I just published another part of my top 100 hockey players ever list, this time ranking numbers 50 to 41. Please, take a look and leave feedback:

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/240120-the-top-100-hockey-players-of-all-time-nos-50-41
by Dann
4 months ago

Hey mate.
Did my first slide show today. It is supposed to be humor. Tell me if you like it

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/197755-looking-at-sports-once-again-when-it-sickens-me#page/13
by Kevin
5 months ago

The 20th Anniversary of the Calgary Flames first, and only Stanley Cup

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/183608-may-25-1989-macinnis-leads-the-calgary-flames-to-their-only-stanley-cup
by Blaine
5 months ago

NHL community:
It is not too late to make a difference!
You can help. Please give a read and "pay this forward" Some things are bigger than sports.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/182116-fallen-san-francisco-49ers-et-a
by Patrick
5 months ago

Do you think Patrick Roy is ready to be an NHL head coach?

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/180069-patrick-roy-you-wouldnt-like-him-when-hes-angry
by Kevin
5 months ago

A Historical night for the NHL

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/179147-may-19-1974-the-broad-street-bullies-claim-their-fisrt-stanley-cup

Oilers Dynasty Begins!

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/179150-may-19-1984-islanders-dynasty-ends-and-the-oilers-begins
by Patrick
5 months ago

Do you think that the NHL should let the Coyotes relocate to Hamilton?

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/177706-the-pheonix-coyotes-canada-vs-gary-bettman
by Matt
6 months ago

Hey Ron,

Hockey Hall of Famer Scott Stevens' career ended kind of awkwardly. In January of 2004 he missed a few games with the flu and then was diagonsed with Post-Concussion-Syndrome and missed the rest of the season. He would never play again as a lockout wiped out the following season and then his official retirement in September of 2005. Truly one of the greats and my favorite athlete of all-time, I don't feel I have ever honored him the way he earned and I really hope I did it with this article- http://bleacherreport.com/articles/172153-scott-stevens-forever-beloved-forever-hated-and-forever-remembered

Let me know what you think if you get a chance, if not no worries.
by Kevin
6 months ago

Done on the ice, but the media frenzy never ends in Montreal:

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/165867-montreal-canadiens-legend-guy-lafleur-guilty-of-obstruction-of-justice
by Andrew
6 months ago

I am surprised by the number of people who actually want to reserve the right to bad-mouth their teams! I offer constructive criticism, of course, but one in particular wants to be able to say, "they suck," if they do.

I don't get it. Will YOU take the pledge?

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/160529-a-true-sports-fan-pledge
by Eric
7 months ago

I thought you might be interested in reading this. I'm pre-empting the NHL's announcement, scheduled for sometime next week.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/142800-press-release-nhl-to-air-new-reality-show

Thanks!
by Andrew
7 months ago

Can you check this out? It means a lot to me.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/140660-confessions-of-a-boston-sports-fan
by Mike
7 months ago

This is a article saying thanks to you, and to the rest of BR

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/139485-kudos-to-the-bleacherreports-editors-community-leaders-and-gms

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